Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads

Joe Smarro, Marine combat veteran, former San Antonio Police Officer, and bestselling author of Unarmed, joins G-Rex and Dirty Skittles to share the moment he chose therapy over the gun belt and built a life dedicated to first responder mental health. This raw and hopeful conversation covers childhood trauma, PTSD recovery, suicide prevention, masculine vulnerability, and why "selfish AF" self-care might be the bravest thing you ever do.

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Deane Benninghoven explains how hypnosis and the subconscious mind can help rewire anxiety, trauma responses, and chronic pain patterns. This episode breaks down practical mental health tools for emotional regulation, healing, and lasting change.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Deane Benninghoven shares his powerful story of trauma, chronic pain, and depression after a life-changing accident. This episode explores the emotional toll of pain, opioid use, and the first spark of hope that began his healing journey.

In part two of this two-part episode, Shari B. Kaplan breaks down anxiety, chronic pain, and the role of plant-based medicine in mental health and nervous system regulation. This episode explores practical, natural approaches to healing while emphasizing movement, mindset, and personal responsibility.

In part one of this two-part episode, Shari B. Kaplan shares how trauma, meditation, and holistic mental health shaped her journey from adversity to purpose. Learn how to reconnect with your identity, find the right therapy approach, and begin building a personalized path to emotional healing.

Explore how covert narcissism creates “invisible rules” that lead to chronic self-doubt, emotional exhaustion, and confusion in toxic relationships in this special podcast swap episode featuring Renee Swanson. She breaks down how gaslighting, control, and unspoken expectations impact mental health—and how to start reclaiming your self-trust.

Louis Kim shares his powerful journey from external success to inner fulfillment, revealing why money and achievement alone can’t fix mental health struggles. This episode explores self-discovery, gratitude, and finding true purpose beyond societal expectations.

In this special podcast swap episode, we feature Renee Swanson of The Covert Narcissism Podcast as she unpacks the hidden dynamics of covert narcissism and why self-blame shows up in toxic relationships. If you’ve ever felt like everything is your fault after a normal conversation, this episode will help you understand why—and how to start reclaiming your sense of self.

Shannon Salge shares how burnout, chronic stress, and unresolved emotions can manifest as gut issues, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune symptoms—and why true healing requires addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms. This episode explores the powerful connection between mental health and physical wellness, offering practical insights into nervous system healing, self-advocacy, and reclaiming your energy.

In this special episode swap, we’re featuring Renee Swanson’s powerful episode from The Covert Narcissism Podcast, breaking down why you can still miss someone who hurt you and what that means for your healing. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), this episode explores trauma, emotional conflict, and narcissistic abuse recovery to help you reconnect with yourself and build lasting self-trust.